We believe everyone plays a role in educating the next generation.
Through advocacy, professional development, accreditation, and innovation Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) ensures high-quality educational choice for Michigan’s parents.
Our Core Services

Advocacy
MANS is the public policy voice for non-public schools in the state of Michigan.
MANS pursues every opportunity to advance equity for faith-based schools and the network of non-public schools in Michigan.

Professional development
MANS works collaboratively to meet the professional learning needs of administrators and teachers.
In partnership with our constituency groups, MANS provides faith-based professional learning opportunities that convene members for unique learning experiences while maximizing efficiencies and addressing local needs.
Through an innovative partnership with the Michigan Equitable Service Collaborative (MESC), MANS also offers secular Title IIa professional learning events. Topics are designed for, and with input from, Michigan’s diverse non-public school educator network.
Upcoming Event
MNSAA Accreditation
Providing Nationally recognized school accrediting services since 1984.
Through the Michigan Non-public School Accrediting Association (MNSAA) we provide full accreditation services for Catholic schools and reciprocal accreditation services for member schools already approved by other approved accreditation associations. The MNSAA process emphasizes school improvement.


Innovation
Connecting MANS members to valuable resources.
MANS works to identify and respond to member needs by seeking efficiencies and services that benefit operations at the constituency and school levels.
Thank you to our Business Partners!
For more than 50 years, MANS has provided services in the area of public policy, professional development, and school accreditation to hundreds of faith-based schools in the state of Michigan. This work has impacted countless students, teachers, administrators and families.
The services we provide are available to, and benefit, ALL non-public schools in the state. Your donation will assist us implementing the mission and vision of MANS and empower parents to make the best educational choices for their children.
The Michigan Association of Non-public Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization and your donation is tax deductible.
Prefer to send a check? Please make checks out to MANS and mail to 510 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933.
Keep in Touch
Stay up to date with the latest information impacting non-public schools.
MANS Notes includes the latest information impacting non-public schools (view archive).
Legislative E-News includes the latest on legislative and regulatory issues (view archive).
Recent News & Alerts
- REMINDER: Today is the last day to take advantage of the early bird rate for the 2021 Administrators' Conference. Click here to learn more and register: https://t.co/nM5ntdAeFm https://t.co/oUCjhMwsJi
- Michigan Students Deserve Better Than a Political Power Struggle Over COVID-19 Relief Funding https://t.co/BO9lP2bGAg https://t.co/DxbYGTtUcJ
- Wishing Shelley Long a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Thank you for all you do for MANS! https://t.co/se5FaJMbgx
- Wishing our Director of Services, Angelia Salas, a very Happy Birthday!! God's blessings today and on the year to come. Thank you for all you do for MANS member schools. https://t.co/7S1EQFeb4r
- Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr. May we lead by his example. #MartinLutherKingJrDay https://t.co/tlrMlM17Qq
- MANS joins three of its member high schools and several families in filing suit today in federal court in the Western District of Michigan against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon. https://t.co/6clNYGHSs5 https://t.co/mIfgBZUCmf
- MANS Executive Director, Brian Broderick, issued the following press release this week urging caution regarding future pandemic orders. Click the link to view the full press release. https://t.co/eHhpwktH57 https://t.co/HQ4dip9cvU
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- MANS Weekly Update! Important information on ESSER funds and upcoming MESC professional learning opportunities! https://t.co/WvHGlyhzd6 https://t.co/ppHcqA756S
- "The pandemic has impacted all students and their schools in Michigan. Congress intended CARES Act funding to serve all students, in both public and nonpublic schools alike." Click here to see the full press release from MANS: https://t.co/VjJagEwqHm https://t.co/Rc8WYc3lRm
- There is still time to register for the Learning Leaders Cohort! https://t.co/RmXHPryBRZ https://t.co/VJ3QLia6E5
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- MANS Weekly Update! This update includes information on upcoming virtual professional learning, important COVID-19 updates and much more! https://t.co/eKsTt4KnAD https://t.co/RD46hyIWRm
- Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week we celebrate all our faith-filled teachers. We are thankful for you! #FaithFilledTeachers https://t.co/ILvqIntsZ4
- MANS Weekly Update including information on the CARES Act and the Equitable Services for Non-public Schools https://t.co/FLfA1ajJme https://t.co/s8MmpcXnXs